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What really works (and doesn’t work) for IBS

What really works (and doesn’t work) for IBS

If you are among the 60 million or so people (40 million of which are women) that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I’m sure you are frustrated beyond belief.

That’s because IBS is a mystery to much of the mainstream medical community, so their suggestions are of limited benefit. 

Sure, you’ll get the tired old “avoid trigger foods” advice, but that’s worthless because many IBS attacks are not tied to any specific foods.

Apr 05, 2017 0 comments

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Your #1 protection against early death and disease

Your #1 protection against early death and disease

I saw a recent Wall Street Journal article that mentioned how “new” research has begun to “unravel the mystery” of how an unhealthy gut microbiome caused by poor diet or lack of sleep can lead to disease. 

I don’t mean to sound cynical, but where have they been?

Mar 21, 2017 0 comments

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6 Solutions for a sluggish stomach

6 Solutions for a sluggish stomach

Every now and then, we all feel a little sluggish, whether we’re fighting a virus, not sleeping well, or staying up late working or studying.  But it's quite a different story when your stomach is sluggish.
Feb 14, 2017 6 comments

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Do you do this after using the toilet?

Do you do this after using the toilet?

If I were to ask you how you use the toilet, you’d likely think I’m a bit strange.

OK, I’ll be more specific.  Do you look at what’s in the bowl before you flush it away?

Feb 13, 2017 11 comments

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Having these symptoms is NOT normal!

Having these symptoms is NOT normal!

When did it become normal, heck even expected, for people to suffer from digestive problems?

I see this in my practice ALL the time.  I ask people, “How is your digestion?” and they say OK, but then go on to mention how they frequently have gas, bloating and heartburn, and at least occasional constipation.

Newsflash: THAT’S NOT NORMAL!

Feb 01, 2017 10 comments

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Got gas?  Here’s how to sweeten the air

Got gas? Here’s how to sweeten the air

  I just read an article about gas that was not even worth the paper it was written on.  The author claimed the most common causes of gas are chewing gum, eating too fast, smoking, drinking carbonated beverages or wearing dentures that are too loose.  Sorry, but I don’t think the intense stink coming out of many people’s backsides has anything to do with gum, soda, cigarettes or ill-fitting choppers. And as far as suggested...

Jan 17, 2017 6 comments

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